Can you install ventless gas logs yourself?

Can you install ventless gas logs yourself?

You CANNOT install ventless gas log in any other type of gas fireplace or gas stove including b-vent (natural vent), direct vent or ventless gas fireplaces. Important Note: Ventless gas logs are NOT legal in California and some other states, cities or municipalities.

How much does it cost to install ventless gas logs?

Ventless gas logs do not need a pipe or chimney and cost from $350 to $600. Installation adds $200 to $350 extra to cover a licensed contractor and a new gas outlet.

Do you need a firebox for ventless gas logs?

Ventless gas logs do not require any special venting to use, only an approved firebox. As a result, these units can be used in an existing fireplace installation with the chimney flue closed or in installations with no chimney at all.

Do vent free gas logs need a chimney?

Gas fireplaces come in two configurations: vented and ventless. Vented gas logs produce carbon monoxide emissions so your fireplace must have a chimney or flue. Ventless logs do not put off these emissions so no chimney or flue is needed, and the heat is more likely to stay in your space.

How safe are ventless gas fireplaces?

Ventless fireplaces produce small amounts of nitrous dioxide and carbon monoxide which can be deadly in large doses. The CDC warns against exposure of any level of carbon monoxide, stating that up to 500 people die per year due to accidental carbon monoxide poisoning.

How much does it cost to build a ventless gas fireplace?

Ventless inserts for a gas fireplace can cost you $2,000-$3,500 for the unit itself; installation can cost an additional $200-$1,000. Keep in mind that good ventilation is still a necessity with a ventless insert.

What do you put under gas logs?

Silica sand is used in the bottom of the burn pan of VENTED NATURAL GAS log sets. The gas is dispursed though the sand spreading it around before it is ignited. This gives you more flame action in your gas logs. Replace the sand every few years to keep your flames dancing.

Can I install gas fireplace logs myself?

Gas log installation should only be done by a certified professional. Homeowners should never install their own gas logs unless they have the tools and training to do so.

Are ventless gas logs safe?

Can you put regular rocks in gas fireplace?

Sandstone, river rocks, natural rocks, and gravel are not ideal fill for fire pits because they are more likely to crack or explode under high heat. No matter what type of fill you use, make sure the fill is dry when you light the fire.

Is it safe to leave a ventless gas fireplace on all night?

Gas Fireplaces and Safety An overall rule for safe gas fireplace usage is to not let your fireplace—no matter which style—operate throughout the night. Unmonitored gas fireplaces can lead to dangerous, often fatal, outcomes.

How safe are vent free gas logs?

How long does it take to install a ventless gas fireplace?

Most gas log installations will take three days.